Catability (catfinition) – the capacity to imitate a feline’s sound, behavior, or expressions.
In use: “Michael’s catability includes meowing that perplex the cats, who start searching for the other cat making these noises.”
Cosfloofology
Cosfloofology (catinition) – a branch of metaphysics that deal with the study of the origin and evolution of the cat universe.
In use: “Adherents of the first cosfloofology theory believe cats are the center of the universe, around which everything else revolves. Thus, in their worldview, keeping cats happy is the first priority.”
Grumewing
Grumewing (catfinition) – a non-stop series of half-hearted mews that sounds like a cat is grumbling under their breath.
In use: “Quinn trotted down the hall, grumewing about his late supper as he went, looking back to see if he needed to flerd his person to the feeding area.”
Scheckter
Scheckter (catfinition) – a sudden movement to escape when someone sneezes, made famous by an orange cat named Scheckter (pictured).
In use: “When Michael sneezed, Tucker schecktered off him and left the room.”
Floofgathering
Floofgathering (catfinition) – indulgence in petting and visiting with cats.
In use: “Brenda’s floofgathering with Crystal and Jade was interrupted by a knock on the door.”
Floofrify
Floofrify (catfintion) – a cat making small cuts or scratches in something, such as skin; small lacerations a cat causes.
In use: “The little ginger floofrified the man’s hand with her eager play, rendering his skin punctured and bleeding.”
Flooble
Flooble (catfinition) – a confused or disorganized collection of cat toys and accessories; a disorganized clowder.
In use: “A flooble was kept in the cupboard to handle cat emergencies, like brushing their coats or entertaining them with toys.
Floofsory
Floofsory (catfinition) – a feline who is superficially catlike; a cat who acts like a human or another animal.
In use: “A small gray tabby, she would never be accused of being floofsory. She was a cat, with emphasis, and she ruled like a queen.”
Flerding
Flerding (catfinition) – method by which a cat directs others to move.
In use: “By weaving between his legs and darting up against his legs, the big black and white long-haired tom’s flerding directed the man into his feeding area.”
Efloof
Efloof (catfinition) – an elite feline that’s permitted greater privileges and latitude than other felines.
In use: “Being the only cat in the household afforded Flash efloof status as her charming antics earned her human’s permissiveness.”
Michael Seidel, writer 